| Mountain
Learning
The Mountain Institute’s
Mountain Learning Programs bring adventure, conservation, and
education together in a rigorous and challenging environment.
The wide array of courses combine group process skills and leadership
development with environmental education and adventure. Mountain
Learning provides respected, field-based programs to individuals,
school groups, universities, businesses, charities, and a variety
of other organizations.
 Personal
development, increased knowledge, mastery of skills, and safe
adventure within a supportive community are the foundation of
all Mountain Learning courses. Students are challenged, while
their personal limits and those of others are respected. Time
spent on a Mountain Learning course highlights physical, emotional,
and intellectual challenges, as well as discovery, growth, and
the learning of new skills.
Facilities and Equipment
The Spruce Knob Mountain Center is
the base for Mountain Learning’s
adventure and experiential education programs. Reflecting respect
for mountain cultures and environments, the campus incorporates
Mongolian-inspired yurts with modern dormitories, dining facilities,
library, office, and computer lab. TMI’s 400-acre outdoor
classroom encompasses a landscape full of adventure: caves, wetlands,
fossil beds, endangered species, and spectacular views. The property
is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest, and close to
Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Sinks of Gandy cave,
and other scenic destinations.
All outdoor equipment is provided for each program and included
in the course cost. No experience is necessary.
To register or for information on specific programs, please select
a program from the menu at the top of this page or use the text
links below. You may also call us at 1-800-874-3050 to receive
registration information
Read what some seventh graders had to say about their
experiences.
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| A student emerges triumphant from Backridge
Cave |
Students find a peaceful spot
to reflect and make journal entries. |
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| Crossing Upper Big Run, part of the Potomac
watershed |
Working together we can overcome
all sorts of problems, and even have some fun along the way. |
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